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Exploring the Journey Behind Gabrielle Korn’s Upcoming Novel
In the latest edition of Endnotes, we delve into Gabrielle Korn’s forthcoming novel, The Shutouts, set to be released by St. Martin’s Press in December. This book serves as a sequel to Korn’s earlier work, Yours for the Taking, which has garnered praise for its insightful depiction of the choices made by those in power and the resilience of communities striving to rebuild in the aftermath of turmoil. Publishers Weekly highlights Korn’s ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with contemporary themes.
To understand the creative process behind this new installment, several key figures involved in the book’s development shared their insights:
Jonathan Bush, Art Director at St. Martin’s Press
“When designing the cover for The Shutouts, we aimed to maintain visual coherence with the first book, while also exploring a variety of apocalyptic settings. Ultimately, we chose an image depicting a dilapidated house devoid of windows and a roof, set against a surreal orange sky. This artwork conveys the perspective shift present in the sequel, highlighting the darker tone of the narrative.”
Gabrielle Korn, Author
“Immediately after completing Yours for the Taking, I dove straight into writing the first sixty pages of The Shutouts. My agent presented it to my editor, and the response was overwhelmingly positive, leading to an acquisition almost instantaneously. I was ecstatic to secure a contract for the sequel prior to the release of the first book. I managed to submit the first draft within six months, with the goal of releasing it a year after the first installment.”
Nicki Richesin, Literary Agent at Dunow, Carlson & Lerner
“Representing Gabrielle since her debut book, I initially anticipated she would keep producing sharp cultural critiques. I was pleasantly surprised when she approached me with a novel idea. After our discussions about Yours for the Taking, it became evident that this was a path she needed to pursue, and I was excited to see her continue to build upon the intricate world she had created.”
Hannah O’Grady, Senior Editor at St. Martin’s Press
“We identified The Shutouts as a significant follow-up shortly after receiving the final manuscript for Yours for the Taking. From our earliest conversations, we envisioned a sequel, and Gabrielle’s imaginative approach in The Shutouts not only advances the storylines introduced in the first book but also brings fresh characters and concepts to the forefront. The moment we heard her proposal, we were eager to secure it.”
A version of this article appeared in the 11/04/2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Endnotes
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